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| Necklace of Carved Shell Cameos Italy, 1810-1820 The Victoria & Albert Museum |
This necklace comprised of carved shell cameos was made in Italy between 1810 and 1820 and depicts subjects such as cupids, pairs of doves and the altar of love.
Sentimental jewelry was reached an apex in the 1820s and was used to declare affection and devotion for family and friends (living and dead), as well as romantic love for a spouse, and loyalty to a monarch or a cause.
The necklace originally was hung with a large pendant—now missing.
Sentimental jewelry was reached an apex in the 1820s and was used to declare affection and devotion for family and friends (living and dead), as well as romantic love for a spouse, and loyalty to a monarch or a cause.
The necklace originally was hung with a large pendant—now missing.
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